Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Zambia
Zambia: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 4.46 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Zambia, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 4.46 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in 2024.
The figure is up 66.3% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Zambia peaked at 5.24 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.06, in 2000.
That places Zambia 57th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.22 | — |
| 1999 | 2.22 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 2.06 | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 3.35 | +62.5% |
| 2002 | 3.67 | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 2.91 | -20.7% |
| 2004 | 3.53 | +21.1% |
| 2005 | 4 | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 3.6 | -10.0% |
| 2007 | 5.2 | +44.4% |
| 2008 | 2.43 | -53.4% |
| 2009 | 2.5 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 2.17 | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 4.26 | +96.1% |
| 2012 | 2.97 | -30.3% |
| 2013 | 5.24 | +76.5% |
| 2014 | 4.53 | -13.6% |
| 2015 | 3.85 | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 2.91 | -24.5% |
| 2017 | 2.79 | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 4.02 | +43.7% |
| 2019 | 3.52 | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 3.55 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 3.18 | -10.5% |
| 2022 | 3.5 | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 2.68 | -23.4% |
| 2024 | 4.46 | +66.3% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 4.46 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.9, 1.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 4.46 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03, 1.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.33 | 2.06 | 5.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.63 | 2.17 | 5.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.48 | 2.68 | 4.46 | 5 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.81 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 22.4 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Zambia?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Zambia was 4.46 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.24 in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.06 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Zambia ranks 57th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports (World). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on the bilateral trade flows of low-carbon technology products, as well as country and world aggregates . Low carbon technology products produce less pollution than their traditional energy counterparts, and will play a vital role in the transition to a low carbon economy. Low carbon technologies include mechanics like wind turbines, solar panels, biomass systems and carbon capture equipment.